A DRIVER fatally struck an elderly woman he failed to see on a zebra crossing. Iris Sage was using the pedestrian crossing in Alma Link, Billericay, when she was struck by a Ford Transit van on July 29, 2019. Sadly the 75-year-old died in hospital later that evening. The driver, Lyle Wheeler, had taken a wrong turning and had planned to make a U-turn. But as he did so, he failed to see Mrs Sage, who was using the zebra crossing. He stopped and called emergency services and she was taken to hospital with head and leg injuries but sadly died despite the efforts of medical staff.
A DRIVER fatally struck an elderly woman he failed to see on a zebra crossing. Iris Sage was using the pedestrian crossing in Alma Link, Billericay, when she was struck by a Ford Transit van on July 29, 2019. Sadly the 75-year-old died in hospital later that evening. The driver, Lyle Wheeler, had taken a wrong turning and had planned to make a U-turn. But as he did so, he failed to see Mrs Sage, who was using the zebra crossing. He stopped and called emergency services and she was taken to hospital with head and leg injuries but sadly died despite the efforts of medical staff.
A DRIVER fatally struck an elderly woman he failed to see on a zebra crossing. Iris Sage was using the pedestrian crossing in Alma Link, Billericay, when she was struck by a Ford Transit van on July 29, 2019. Sadly the 75-year-old died in hospital later that evening. The driver, Lyle Wheeler, had taken a wrong turning and had planned to make a U-turn. But as he did so, he failed to see Mrs Sage, who was using the zebra crossing. He stopped and called emergency services and she was taken to hospital with head and leg injuries but sadly died despite the efforts of medical staff.
Update: March, 17/2021 - 10:56 |
Police and forensic officers in Grays, Essex, after 39 bodies of Vietnamese migrants were found inside a lorry in October 2019. VNA/VNS Photo
A 23-year-old man from Northern Ireland was due to appear in court in England later today (UK time) charged in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants.
Caolan Gormley, 23, of Caledon, County Tyrone, will answer a charge of conspiracy to assist illegal immigration.
He is scheduled to appear at Southend Magistrate’s Court in Essex 11am Wednesday, UK time.
Essex Police made the announcement on Tuesday evening, but due to court proceedings getting underway, no further details were released.
By Press Association 2021
View of the gold statue of the figure of justice, holding scales and a sword, on top of the Central Criminal Court, also referred to as Old Bailey (Clara Molden/PA)
A haulier has appeared in court in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants found in a refrigerated container in Essex in 2019.
Caolan Gormley, 23, of Kedew Road in Caledon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, faces a charge of conspiracy to assist illegal immigration.
At a brief hearing at Southend Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, it was alleged Gormley allowed vehicles in his road haulage fleet to facilitate the entry of migrants into the UK.